GRE Word List
ENGULF
to flow over and enclose : overwhelm
The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| deplete | to empty of a principal substance |
| bloated | overfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc. |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| fastidious | showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care |
| mendicant | beggar |
| facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |